To Obtain a Law Degree on November 27, 2021It is a common misconception that legal studies are only for those seeking a career in the legal profession. I personally believe otherwise. As in the current times (due to the complexity of the social structures) to survive gracefully, one should have a thorough knowledge of the law. While being on roads in traffic jams […]
Using comedy to ‘bring change’ on September 2, 2018Stand-up comedy is a relatively new form of expression of light humour. Not many are trying it but Fizi Khan is a courageous young lady who has stepped into this field as a seed planter. She says, ‘It’s better to start up a tradition yourself instead of rusting away your talent waiting for someone else […]
Punjabi theatre — from Norah Richards to Huma Safdar on August 28, 2018The history of Punjabi theatre had extraordinary significance in the rich culture of storytelling. After the mutiny, Punjab was left baffled and as a result cultural activities suffered a great deal. Later, theatre performances in Punjab became rare due to political upheavals. Henceforth, Punjabi theatre remained a confined undertaking with no unbiased standing of its […]
1947: when majorities migrating to their respective sides became a bloody business on August 11, 2018While, thousands celebrate the Independence Day by singing patriotic tunes and watching 14th August special broadcast, there are those that sit back and remember the harsh unforgettable happenings associated with these dates. Instead of celebrating they delve into their nostalgia. According to a rough estimation, around 17 million people were forced to migrate after the […]
Revival of theatre necessary for a richer culture on August 4, 2018In an epoch of film, TV and cinema; theatre has played a central role in educating and moulding dispositions as it is one of the oldest form of entertainment. In prehistoric times; when human beings were struggling to form languages, physical actions were used to communicate instead of words. Before it was categorised as an […]
‘Dhuankhiyan Raatan’ — poetry that speaks to every woman on July 25, 2018Anwar Kaneez’s debut book Dhuankhiyan Raatan contains alluring, skilful and autobiographical poems which are gentle in their technicality and musical in their precision, leaving the reader in utter fascination of the language. These poems written in narrative tone and plain prose seem to have a strong will to preserve the beautiful past of this insightful […]
‘Chhanday Agay Kayser’ — modernising the Punjabi language on July 12, 2018Simplicity and judiciousness of language makes Irfan Malik’s craft a celebration of poetry. Meeting with him in person was a life changing experience for me, he showed up with his book of poems Chhanday Agay Kayser and after reading this book, I realised why everyone in the Punjabi literary circle holds Irfan Malik so dear. […]